Recruitment in the health and social care sector is the process of pinpointing and attracting suitable individuals who can aid in assisting the organization to meet the health and social care needs of quality and productivity (Buchan, 2000). While many staffing decisions are made to replace the current workforce due to retirement or career advancement, other staffing decisions may be due to the establishment of a new job role (Buchan and Dal Poz, 2002). In the latter circumstance, the organization requires a clear understanding of the skill set, aptitude, education and familiarity levels of the individual they want to employ (Thornley, 2000). …show more content…
Two important factors to consider regarding the London Nursing Home are, Demand and Supply forecasting- which is a universal calculation of the current amount of individuals required for employment and the abilities they should have for efficiency. As well as Supply Forecasting – which assesses the readiness of the recruits from inside and outside the organisation.
1.2 Explain how relevant legislative and policy frameworks of the home country influence the selection, recruitment and employment of individuals. The Equality Act 2010 underpins the nine legislative protective characteristics, namely:
1. Age
2. Disability
3. Gender Reassignment
4. Marriage & Civil partnership
5. Pregnancy & Maternity
6. Race
7.